Irish Penal Rosary, Porcelain & Pewter, Handmade
NZ $28.00
The Irish Penal Rosary is a single-decade pocket rosary which has certain characteristics that developed during the Penal Times in Ireland around 1600, when it was a crime to practice the Catholic religion. Death was the common penalty for being caught.
This small rosary (also known as "An Paidrin Beag", or "The Little Rosary") developed so the devout could continue praying with less fear of being seen. The crucifix has shorter arms than usual, which means it could more easily be hidden up a sleeve or in a pocket. There was a ring at one end which could be placed over a finger to prevent the rosary from falling out and also used to count the number of prayers said. The rosaries were usually made linked or with cord so they collapsed in on themselves into a very small bundle that could be concealed in the hand.
I've made this one with deep red & brown ceramic beads reflecting the turbulence of the Penal Times, with a hematite ring. The crucifix is sturdy, and the wire-wrapped construction makes this rosary suitable for rugged hands - this style of rosary is very popular with men.
Length: 31cm
Crucifix: 4cm x 2cm
Comes in attractive packaging together with a card explaining a bit about the Irish Penal Rosary.
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To see all rosaries suitable for men, either highlight the following link and right-click to open OR copy and paste the link into your browser bar:
http://felt.co.nz/search/all/odgh
FREE SHIPPING on all multiple item purchases - if you are buying more than one item to be sent in the same parcel to the same address, your whole order will be sent by NZ Post FREE of charge.
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This small rosary (also known as "An Paidrin Beag", or "The Little Rosary") developed so the devout could continue praying with less fear of being seen. The crucifix has shorter arms than usual, which means it could more easily be hidden up a sleeve or in a pocket. There was a ring at one end which could be placed over a finger to prevent the rosary from falling out and also used to count the number of prayers said. The rosaries were usually made linked or with cord so they collapsed in on themselves into a very small bundle that could be concealed in the hand.
I've made this one with deep red & brown ceramic beads reflecting the turbulence of the Penal Times, with a hematite ring. The crucifix is sturdy, and the wire-wrapped construction makes this rosary suitable for rugged hands - this style of rosary is very popular with men.
Length: 31cm
Crucifix: 4cm x 2cm
Comes in attractive packaging together with a card explaining a bit about the Irish Penal Rosary.
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To see all rosaries suitable for men, either highlight the following link and right-click to open OR copy and paste the link into your browser bar:
http://felt.co.nz/search/all/odgh
FREE SHIPPING on all multiple item purchases - if you are buying more than one item to be sent in the same parcel to the same address, your whole order will be sent by NZ Post FREE of charge.
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IPCE4
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- Ships from Auckland, New Zealand.
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NZ $28.00
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